LISTEN:
Titus 1:5-9 (NIV)
5 The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you. 6 An elder must be blameless, faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient. 7 Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. 8 Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
QUESTIONS FOR YOU TO PONDER BEFORE OUR MEETING:
Why was it such a priority for Titus to appoint elders in every town in Crete?
What in this description of elders surprises you the most? What differences are there between this list and the one we read yesterday?
As a Council, which aspects of this list are our strength as a group?
Which of these areas would you like to grow in?
Where do we need to improve as a Council to better reflect these attributes?
Re-read this passage several times today to keep it fresh in your mind. Today begin to make a list of men in our congregation who fit these descriptions and pray to discern whether God is calling them to serve here and now.
PRAYER
ACKNOWLEDGE WHO GOD IS - Our Father, who loves and guides His Church, and has instructed that godly elders and deacons be appointed;
ALIGN YOUR LIFE WITH GOD'S WILL - Pray that you would "hold firmly to the trustworthy message you've been taught" as you serve WCRC;
ASK FOR WHAT YOU NEED - Pray that God will begin to make clear to you the men who should be nominated to be leaders in His church in Worthington.
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